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    Correct carburetor kit

    How to you tell which kit is correct from here? Okay to go sierra on kits or stick with OEM? Carb PN is 866412 mercruiser 5.0 SN OW355448
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    crankshaft position sensor

    5.0 mercruiser carbed SN:OW355448 I noticed the crankshaft position sensor isn't hooked up. should it be on this model?
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    Hesitation upon acceleration Mercruiser 5.0

    5.0 mercruiser carbed SN:OW355448 I had another thread but it got moved to the prop section. I was convinced this might actually be a prop problem until I made some improvements. This motor has some hesitation while accelerating, it bounces RPM's a little. Its a small cough. It doesn't seem to...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 timing

    I have a mercruiser 5.0 SN OW355448. This engine is carb. Quesiton I have is, how to I set the timing and what should it be set to?
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    struggling to plane

    I have a 2006 crownline 200 ls with a 5.0 mercruiser SN:OW355448. This thing HATES to get on plane. It doesnt even like to plane out with just 2 people. When I have 4 or 5, it takes a while to plane. Once it gets up on plane and starts setting the bow down, it takes off. This is about 20 mph...
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    Mercruiser exhaust manifold questions

    I have replaced an exhaust manifold on my boat already and now it's time for the other. Question is are brands like Mallory and Sierra ok? I used oem last time. I want to do it cheap as possible of course but I don't want to put junk on there. Also, what is Sierra part number? Engine serial...
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    Newbie needs advice 2006 5.0L mercruiser

    2006 crownline 200 ls with 5.0L mercruiser engine serial OW355448 So I bought my boat at the end of the year last year, only got to run it a little and then had it winterized. All fluids have been changed. What needs to be checked to begin the season? Just want to make sure I don't miss...
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    5.0 Cooling Manifold

    I am new to this, but I will try to explain my question. I have a 5.0 mpi mercruiser 2006 and water is leaking from the bottom of one of the cooling manifolds into the engine bay. It is freshwater cooled. I can't see under there but I know there is a hose going down there. Is there anything...
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